As soon as the target is identified the alpha male will take the lead in the hunt. They are known to hunt impala in particular. This is quite often a female or young antelope. The hunt is normally started by a subordinate male that isolates a single antelope from the herd. They are known to cover an area of up to 50 km in a single day looking for food. During this time they make a twittering sound. At either sunset or sunrise the hunt will start and the dogs will then have a greeting ceremony which consists of sniffing, licking and a great wagging of tails. The wild dogs have a collective approach to hunting. Wild dogs are not found in areas that have large numbers of lion of hyena.All other members of the pack will play a subordinate role. Their packs can be anything from 6 to 20 individuals and these are led by a dominant male and female. Of all the carnivores, wild dogs have the most structured social order.The poor victim usually bleeds to death while being eaten. Death is slow and painful for the victim, as the wild dogs usually first run the victim to exhaustion and then start devouring it before it is dead.Wild Dogs are the cruellest of all the predators. It is also the reason why in Africa, Wild Dogs are often called painted dogs. This name refers to the wild dog’s irregular, often mottled coat made up of patches of red, black, brown, white and yellow fur. The scientific name for an African Wild Dog is Lycaon Pictus, which means “Painted Dog”. They are also among the rarest sightings. Wild Dogs are some of the most fascinating of all the animals in the Kruger National Park. 5 Day Kruger and Panorama Family Safari.4 Day Kruger and Panorama Family Safari.4 Day Kruger National Park Wildlife Safari.3 Day Kruger National Park Wildlife Safari.Kruger National Park Safaris: Best of Kruger Safaris.Sabi Sand Big 5 Game Reserve Sunset Safari.Kruger National Park Safaris: Day Tours.
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